The second edition of Badu Gili was premiered at the Sydney Opera House on July 24. Artworks by six Indigenous artists, including Western Desert watercolourist, Mervyn Rabuntja will illuminate the sails of the Opera House for 12 months - at sunset and 7pm each day.

“Badu Gili”, meaning ‘water light’ in the language of the traditional owners of Bennelong Point, the Gadigal people is a daily experience that explores ancient First Nations stories in a spectacular seven-minute projection.

Badu Gili is best viewed from the top of the Opera House’s Monumental Steps.

Coinciding with the launch of Badu Gili, we have a selection of small watercolours by the artist, including the work projected on the Opera House. Mervyn works with Iltja Ntjarra / Many Hands Art Centre - the home of the Namatjira artists in Alice Springs. One of his major paintings was part of our 2017 exhibition Masterpieces from Iltja Ntjarra which was subsequently shown in Chifley Tower for several months this year.

6 June 2018

The major work in Kathrin Longhurst's upcoming exhibition Protagonisthas been purchased by The Bennett Art Collection in Texas, USA and is planned for inclusion in a major public exhibition in Chicago next year.

30 May 2018

As a proud supporter The Chappell Foundation we invite you to a very special evening at the 2018 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Join Greg Chappell MBE and a group of talented Archibald finalists on a private tour of Australia's most prestigious art prize on Friday 22 June, 6–10pm, followed by dinner at Matt Moran's Chiswick Restaurant.